CarVerify

Free Car Check

J96 LRL

1992 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 1986cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,798 mi
Last recorded98,798 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ96 LRL
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 98,798 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 98,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 98,190 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 97,232 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 97,225 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 97,193 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 97,193 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 97,193 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 97,193 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 97,191 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 97,191 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 97,187 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 96,954 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 96,954 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides of strut (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both side at strut (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 96,938 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber too mount area (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipe from tank to pump deteriorated

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 21 Jul 2015 96,673 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 96,635 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion found at side sills and top shock absorbers mounts

Pass 9 Apr 2013 96,346 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion offside rear side sill and top shock absorber mount

Fail 8 Apr 2013 96,345 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion offside rear side sill and top shock absorber mount

Pass 11 Apr 2012 96,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 96,315 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 96,315 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 96,244 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion found at side/support sills

Pass 22 Apr 2009 96,067 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 96,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 95,462 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 95,073 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 93,474 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo 240?

Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
2,823
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
18,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,198
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,759
Stop lamp not working 5,132
Registration plate lamp not working 5,125
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,981
Full Volvo 240 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J96 LRL is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1992 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 142,984 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 240 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J96 LRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 240 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 34 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J96 LRL?

You can check the full history of J96 LRL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J96 LRL registered?

J96 LRL is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 9 May 1992.

Is J96 LRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J96 LRL shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J96 LRL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J96 LRL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.